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Hold on, Tiger Mom
September 22, 2014
Research refutes the idea that the traditional, strict “Chinese” upbringing, advocated for in the book “Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother," is superior.
Brain 'dimmer switch' influences mood disorders
September 18, 2014
Researchers pinpoint control mechanism for an area of the brain that processes sensory and emotive information that humans experience as “disappointment.”
The universal face of anger
August 28, 2014
You know that look of fury. Researchers now believe it's part of our basic biology as humans.
In sync and in control?
August 27, 2014
UCLA social scientists find that marching in unison makes men feel more formidable.
In our digital world, are young people losing the ability to read emotions?
August 21, 2014
Children’s social skills may be declining as they spend less time in face-to-face interaction due to their increased use of phones and other digital media.
What makes a happy parent?
August 19, 2014
Are parents really less happy than non-parents, as many recent books and studies suggest? New research finds that the truth is surprising and complicated.
Three of four California children with mental health needs don't get treatment
July 28, 2014
Barriers to care persist, despite fact that 95 percent have health insurance.
When Rover turns into the green-eyed monster
July 23, 2014
A dog's fit of jealousy likely has deep, primordial roots, according to UC San Diego research.
Wide-faced men negotiate nearly $2,200 larger signing bonus
July 22, 2014
UC Riverside study finds men with wider faces are successful negotiating for themselves, but not so when it comes to compromise and collaboration.
This is your brain on drugs
July 21, 2014
With a $1 million award from the Keck Foundation, scientists at UC Santa Barbara will research who could be more vulnerable to addiction.